MAC² values your privacy

Privacy Policy

We hope this privacy statement will help you understand which information MAC² may collect from you for the purpose of communicating on MAC²’ service delivery and the way we process and use such information after collection.

The present privacy statement applies to the services of MAC² (www.mac-2.be). It is important to note that MAC² cannot be held responsible for the privacy policy of other websites and sources.

The present privacy statement shall take effect from (date).

If significant changes are made to this document, we will ask you again for your consent. MAC² respects the privacy of all users of its website and services and ensures that personal data provided by you are treated confidentially

Identity and contact details

MAC² Shipping NV, with registered office at 2030 Antwerpen, Blauwe Weg 7, Belgium, registered as company number BE 426.933.127, acts as the data controller in the context of this privacy statement.

Why? Processing purposes & legal basis for processing

We would like to collect certain personal information from you to keep you up to date with the activities of MAC². In other words, these personal data will be used for communication purposes. We want to keep you informed of new actions, projects, newsletters, etc.

However, we are allowed to do so and will do so only if we have obtained your active consent. You can give your consent separately for various channels of communication (e-mail, post, text message, etc.) and you can also change your personal preferences at any time.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. In that case, we will no longer process your personal data for communication purposes from the time of withdrawal. The withdrawal of your consent does not, however, affect the lawfulness of the processing based on the consent prior to the withdrawal of your consent. In other words, you can only withdraw your consent for the future, not for the past.

Finally, we do not take any automatic decisions (based on profiling or otherwise) that affect you in any way whatsoever.

Which personal data do we collect?

a) Personal data we receive from you

Specifically, we are interested in the following personal data which we will keep on record:

  • Surname
  • First name
  • E-mail address
  • Postal address

The disclosure of such personal data is neither a legal or contractual obligation nor a necessary condition for concluding a contract. You are under no obligation to provide personal data.

b) Personal data we receive automatically

In addition, we may collect some personal data by using cookies via our www.mac-2.be website.

Some other (personal) data may be collected without the use of cookies. They can be read and used only during your visit to our website:

  • Your TCP / IP address;
  • Your browser system;
  • The web page last visited.

 

c) Personal data we receive from third parties

When we receive personal data from third parties, we will inform you in person. However, MAC² has no intention of doing so in the future.

Recipients of personal data

Other partners who work with MAC² may also have access to your personal data. However, we make sure we work only with partners who comply with the safeguards of the General Data Protection Regulation[1].

Transfer to third countries or international organisations

The personal data we receive from you will not be passed on to countries outside the European Economic Area, which means the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation apply at all times.

Retention period

We will retain your personal data only for the length of time necessary for the aforesaid purposes and provided that you do not withdraw your consent.

Rights

Given the importance of privacy, as a data subject you have a number of rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.

For instance, you have right of access, right to rectification and right to erasure of your personal data, as well as the right to restrict the processing, as well as the right to object to the processing and the right to data portability.

If you do not wish to receive newsletters or information about our services, you may object to the processing of your personal data for these purposes (“unsubscribe”) at any time and without stating reasons. You can do so by sending us an e-mail to the e-mail address: info@mac-2.be. You can also do so by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link in our commercial e-mails.

If you feel your privacy is not respected, you also have the right to enter a complaint with a supervisory authority.

More detailed information on the terms and conditions of these rights can be found at the website: https://www.privacycommission.be/nl/rechten-van-de-betrokkene.

Safety

MAC² has put in place all appropriate measures to prevent unauthorised consultation, improper use and the inaccuracy of your personal information.

Accuracy of the information collected

At its own impetus, MAC² will correct or delete personal data that are incomplete, inaccurate or outdated. At all times, you have the right to access and change your personal data. We would advise you to keep your contact details and any other information you have provided accurate, complete and up to date.

Contact details

If you have any queries in respect of this privacy statement, please contact us at: info@mac-2.be. We also ask that you identify yourself so that we can be sure you are who you say you are. If you provide us with a copy of the front of your identity card of your own accord, this will enable us to be of assistance more quickly.

If you have grievances regarding the processing of your personal data, you can send your complaint by letter sent by recorded delivery to the following address:

MAC²
Blauwe Weg 7
2030 Antwerpen

You can also contact your data protection authority. In Belgium, this is the Belgian Data Protection Authority.

[1] Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC.

Garbage

Ships produce vast amounts of garbage – Marpol V. Under the EU indirect fee system, ships can dispose these in Antwerp without additional charges (*). MAC² is authorized collector in that system and organizes 24/7 collection by barge, by truck, by drop-off container and at our terminal.
(*) see conditions in Port Regulations

Engine sludges, slops, and EGS waste

Collecting and treating liquid maritime waste – Marpol I, II, IV and VI – waste, is at the core of our offering. Our 3 tanker barges operate 24/7, and are supported by truck collection for small quantities. Beneath the traditional sludges and slops, we also handle the more difficult low flash slops, pre-washes and scrubber waste. All waste is treated at our treatment plant in the 4th harbour dock, with maximum recycling of valuable components.